James Dulley
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Pocket doors offer heating, safety advantages for elderlyJan 08, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. We are planning to create an apartment in our home for my elderly mother. She will need her area to be warmer than ours. What do you think about installing pocket...
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Get instant hot water in your kitchenDec 25, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. We drink quite a bit of hot tea at our home year-round. I now keep a small electric pot of water hot all day. Would it be more energy efficient to install a sink-type...
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Most home require several CO detectorsDec 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. This time of the year, I always hear about families suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. How do I know if my family is at risk? Should I install carbon monoxide ...
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Insulated shades cut heat lossDec 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I should replace my windows to save energy, but with the bad economy, I just cannot afford more debt. Is installing insulating window shades or curtains a viable opti...
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Battery packs work well in emergenciesDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. We often have electric power outages. I checked into installing a backup generator, but the cost is too high. Is there anything I can use to keep a lamp, my computer ...
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Steel exterior doors are insulated for energy efficiencyNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My old wood front door leaks air and requires maintenance. I might switch to a steel door for low maintenance and security, but I was concerned about its efficiency. ...
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New LED work lights are safer, use less electricityNov 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I like to work on my cars in the garage and do other projects around the house, and in doing so I use a cage-type work light. It gets hot, so I know it wastes electri...
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Prices for energy sources can differ greatlyNov 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My entire old heating and cooling system must be replaced. With high energy costs and future volatility, how can I determine which type of fuel (oil, gas, propane...
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Old refrigerators use a lot more energy than today's modelsNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My 17-year-old refrigerator still works. I am remodeling my kitchen and I heard I should get a new, more efficient one. What style and size of refrigerator/freezer is...
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Most fireplaces are very inefficient home heatersOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have a standard furnace in my house, but I would like to add a wood-burning fireplace for more heat and the ambiance. My existing masonry fireplace seems to chill t...